SSI DEFIANT (IMO 9603116)
SSI DEFIANT is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 56,489, a gross tonnage of 32,987, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations. SSI DEFIANT is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, the Singapore Strait, and across East, South, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 538011854
- Call sign: V7A3567
- Gross tonnage: 32987
- Deadweight: 56489 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 27/09/2024, Baltimore, Maryland (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/09/2026
- Registered owner: ONDA SHIPPING INC (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager: DENSAY SHIPPING & TRADING FZCO (United Arab Emirates)
- ISM manager: DENSAY SHIP MANAGEMENT & TECH (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 22°59.4′S · 014°20.4′E · Speed 11.8 kn · under way · received 26 August 2026 at 02:41 UTC
- Destination: Walvis Bay (NA WVB) · ETA 26 August 2026 at 07:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SSI DEFIANT?
SSI DEFIANT is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013. It is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SSI DEFIANT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 56,489 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 32,987.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has SSI DEFIANT been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Africa and the Singapore Strait. It has also been active across East, South, and South East Asia.
What is the port-state control record for SSI DEFIANT?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026. All-time records show 40 inspections since 2014 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 27 September 2024.
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